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Posted : Friday, May 03, 2024 05:28 AM
Madrichimot (Counselors)
Location: Big Bear Lake, CA
Do you love creating fun? Having fun? Helping craft young leaders through the lens of social justice and Jewish identity? We're looking for passionate, enthusiastic Tzevet (counselors) to help make summer 2024 magical.
FYI Terms: * Mazkirut - senior staff team * Tzevet katan - group of counselors working with a specific age group * Tzevet gadol - staff at large * Mazkirut kesher - the mazkirut liaison for a specific tzevet katan * Tzevet - staff * Madrich/a/ol - counselor * Madrichimot - counselors * Machaneh - camp * Kvutzah - age group * Mitbach - kitchen Overview: Madrichimot (counselors) are responsible for creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for the group of campers (kvutzah) that they are working with.
This includes being attuned to the physical and emotional needs of each individual camper, and knowing when and how to reach out to camp leadership (mazkirut and ED) for additional support.
The role of a madrichol (counselor) includes building and maintaining cohesive group dynamics between campers and fostering the camp culture within their group.
Gilboa madrichimot (staff) are expected to be positive team members in their tzevet katan (counselors for a specific group), take on leadership roles, and support the overall goals of the summer and the staff at large.
All applicants will be verified by the head of camp (Rosh) with input and support by the mazkirut (camp leadership).
This verification process includes looking at background, character, previous relevant experiences, submission of references, and an interview.
Important Dates: * Chalutz (pre-camp training and orientation) - June 17th - June 29th * Session 1: June 30th - July 21st) * Intersession: (July 22 - July 23rd) * Session 2: (July 24th - August 7th) * Decon (closing down camp): August 8 - August 14 Salary: First year staff receive $3150 before tax Responsibilities: * The day officially begins around 8:30am and camp-wide programming ends around 9pm, but can be extended for specific age groups.
* All staff are expected to be on with kids at the start of the day until programming is over unless they are on their off-block or other arrangements have been made.
* Once camp begins, all tzevet (staff) get approximately 4 off days for the whole summer.
* Counselors are responsible to be in constant communication with the Mazkirut (directors) for all aspects of their job and follow specific reporting procedures relating to supervision and wellbeing of children.
* Counselors must attend a pre-camp orientation to learn rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and are expected to follow these.
If a counselor cannot attend this pre-camp orientation, the mazkirut (directors) will work with them to create an alternative orientation.
* Madrichimot (counselors) are expected to attend approximately 4 pre-summer planning sessions with their tzevet katan (co-counselors) during the spring (April - June) as well as full staff training sessions.
* Madrichimot (counselors) are expected to join volunteer planning committees (vaadot) for camp-wide programs, such as Shabbat and special days.
* Pay attention to the hygenic and physical well being of their assigned campers, in accordance with their age and levels of independence * Ensure that their assigned campers attend all camp programming, and are constantly keeping accounts of their campers’ whereabouts, including any time spent outside of normal activities for reasons of being sick, in the office, etc.
* Make sure that no camper goes near any hazardous place alone such as the lake, pool, woods, and to make sure that campers are aware of boundaries and safety risks.
* Summer 2024: Ensure all Covid-19 safety protocols are followed * If the counselor suspects of any health or safety risk to their camper including physical or sexual abuse they should report this to the Mazkirut (directors) and Executive Director immediately.
* Counselors are expected to live in the cabin with their campers, unless a specific arrangement has been made with the mazkirut (directors).
* Work in a cohesive, respectful, and supportive partnership with their co-counselors and to make their mazkirut kesher (director liaison) aware of any issues or tensions.
* Plan and run activities with other members of their staff such as educational programming (peulot) and group bonding activities.
* Update and discuss group dynamics of their assigned campers, progress of campers, and decide if any mazkirut members (directors) need to be made aware of anything.
* Each counselor is expected to be a dugma (role model) in all aspects of behavior both for campers, madatz (CITs) and for other tzevet members.
* Strive to communicate the philosophy and values of machaneh (camp) to the campers in a positive, and appropriate manner.
* Communicate concerns about the campers' physical or emotional health to the melevol (Director of Camper Wellbeing), Rosh (camp director), Executive Director, and nurse when relevant.
* Assist campers in developing independence, new skills, and a sense of responsibility.
* Facilitate the building of relationships between campers and serve as a conflict mediator, with the goal of helping campers develop empathy and critical-thinking skills.
* Attend and participate in all asefot (staff meetings) and other required staff programming.
* Play a role in shaping the culture of the staff through being an accountable, respectful, and adaptable member of tzevet (staff).
Job Type: Temporary Pay: $391.
84 per week Work Location: In person
FYI Terms: * Mazkirut - senior staff team * Tzevet katan - group of counselors working with a specific age group * Tzevet gadol - staff at large * Mazkirut kesher - the mazkirut liaison for a specific tzevet katan * Tzevet - staff * Madrich/a/ol - counselor * Madrichimot - counselors * Machaneh - camp * Kvutzah - age group * Mitbach - kitchen Overview: Madrichimot (counselors) are responsible for creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment for the group of campers (kvutzah) that they are working with.
This includes being attuned to the physical and emotional needs of each individual camper, and knowing when and how to reach out to camp leadership (mazkirut and ED) for additional support.
The role of a madrichol (counselor) includes building and maintaining cohesive group dynamics between campers and fostering the camp culture within their group.
Gilboa madrichimot (staff) are expected to be positive team members in their tzevet katan (counselors for a specific group), take on leadership roles, and support the overall goals of the summer and the staff at large.
All applicants will be verified by the head of camp (Rosh) with input and support by the mazkirut (camp leadership).
This verification process includes looking at background, character, previous relevant experiences, submission of references, and an interview.
Important Dates: * Chalutz (pre-camp training and orientation) - June 17th - June 29th * Session 1: June 30th - July 21st) * Intersession: (July 22 - July 23rd) * Session 2: (July 24th - August 7th) * Decon (closing down camp): August 8 - August 14 Salary: First year staff receive $3150 before tax Responsibilities: * The day officially begins around 8:30am and camp-wide programming ends around 9pm, but can be extended for specific age groups.
* All staff are expected to be on with kids at the start of the day until programming is over unless they are on their off-block or other arrangements have been made.
* Once camp begins, all tzevet (staff) get approximately 4 off days for the whole summer.
* Counselors are responsible to be in constant communication with the Mazkirut (directors) for all aspects of their job and follow specific reporting procedures relating to supervision and wellbeing of children.
* Counselors must attend a pre-camp orientation to learn rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and are expected to follow these.
If a counselor cannot attend this pre-camp orientation, the mazkirut (directors) will work with them to create an alternative orientation.
* Madrichimot (counselors) are expected to attend approximately 4 pre-summer planning sessions with their tzevet katan (co-counselors) during the spring (April - June) as well as full staff training sessions.
* Madrichimot (counselors) are expected to join volunteer planning committees (vaadot) for camp-wide programs, such as Shabbat and special days.
* Pay attention to the hygenic and physical well being of their assigned campers, in accordance with their age and levels of independence * Ensure that their assigned campers attend all camp programming, and are constantly keeping accounts of their campers’ whereabouts, including any time spent outside of normal activities for reasons of being sick, in the office, etc.
* Make sure that no camper goes near any hazardous place alone such as the lake, pool, woods, and to make sure that campers are aware of boundaries and safety risks.
* Summer 2024: Ensure all Covid-19 safety protocols are followed * If the counselor suspects of any health or safety risk to their camper including physical or sexual abuse they should report this to the Mazkirut (directors) and Executive Director immediately.
* Counselors are expected to live in the cabin with their campers, unless a specific arrangement has been made with the mazkirut (directors).
* Work in a cohesive, respectful, and supportive partnership with their co-counselors and to make their mazkirut kesher (director liaison) aware of any issues or tensions.
* Plan and run activities with other members of their staff such as educational programming (peulot) and group bonding activities.
* Update and discuss group dynamics of their assigned campers, progress of campers, and decide if any mazkirut members (directors) need to be made aware of anything.
* Each counselor is expected to be a dugma (role model) in all aspects of behavior both for campers, madatz (CITs) and for other tzevet members.
* Strive to communicate the philosophy and values of machaneh (camp) to the campers in a positive, and appropriate manner.
* Communicate concerns about the campers' physical or emotional health to the melevol (Director of Camper Wellbeing), Rosh (camp director), Executive Director, and nurse when relevant.
* Assist campers in developing independence, new skills, and a sense of responsibility.
* Facilitate the building of relationships between campers and serve as a conflict mediator, with the goal of helping campers develop empathy and critical-thinking skills.
* Attend and participate in all asefot (staff meetings) and other required staff programming.
* Play a role in shaping the culture of the staff through being an accountable, respectful, and adaptable member of tzevet (staff).
Job Type: Temporary Pay: $391.
84 per week Work Location: In person
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• Location : 5870 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
• Post ID: 9137108009
